USAF SSgt. David Nielsen Leads Memorial Day Color Guard At American Cemetery In France

David Nielsen.jpgU.S. Air Force SSgt. David Nielsen of Los Alamos, second from left, and other airmen from the 52nd Fighter Wing post the colors May 26 during a Memorial Day ceremony at the Lorraine American Cemetery in Saint-Avold, France. Throughout Memorial Day weekend, service members from the United States European Command participated in ceremonies at 21 American World War 1 and World War II military cemeteries across Europe. Photo by U.S. Army SSgt. Anri Baril

Nielsen 2.jpgU.S. Air Force SSgt. David Nielsen of Los Alamos leads the color guard Sunday during a Memorial Day ceremony at the Lorraine American Cemetery in Sant-Avold, France. He is is based at Spangdahlem Air Force Base in Germany and as commander of an honor guard, has participated in many events in France, Belgium, Luxembourg and Germany. A 2011 graduate of Los Alamos High School, Nielsen is the son of Roy and Eileen Nielsen. Photo by U.S. Army SSgt. Anri Baril